Henry A. Kissinger contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to connect the National Security Advisor with the Chief of Naval Operations. No further policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative request.
On October 2, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 8:22 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 145-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 145-13
Date: October 2, 1972
(rev. Feb-24)
Time: Unknown between 4:59 pm and 8:22 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
Henry A. Kissinger talked with the Camp David operator.
[See Conversation No. 214-24]
Request for a call to Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.